United States electric scooter injuries rise by 43%

Electric scooter injuries in the United States increased by 43% last year, according to data extrapolated from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s NEISS Database. This rise correlates with a significant increase in e-scooter usage; the number of e-scooters in service across the country rose from approximately 29,000 in 2020 to 165,735 in 2025.

Factors contributing to the rise in injuries include inadequate urban infrastructure, such as a lack of dedicated bike lanes, and unsafe riding behaviors like riding on sidewalks or in the middle of roads.

Demographic data shows that children are particularly at risk. While injuries among preschool-aged children dropped by 2025, injuries involving children between the ages of 11 and 14 nearly doubled. Data indicates that 61% of all e-scooter injuries in 2025 occurred within younger age groups.